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Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights
This Bill of Rights describes the fundamental rights of air travelers with disabilities under the Air Carrier Access Act and its implementing regulation, 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 382.Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee - June 28 and 29, 2022 Meeting
OverviewThe Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC) held a public meeting on June 28 and 29, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET. The ACPAC discussed two topics: (1) Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees and (2) Availability of Airline Flight Information.
...June 28 and 29, 2022 Meeting of the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC)
Webcast of the June 28 and 29, 2022 ACPAC MeetingU.S. Department of Transportation Helps Advance Key Multi-Modal Project in Northern Indiana with a Loan $203.3 Million for the West Lake Corridor Commuter Rail Project
Loan builds off of a previously announced $354 million Federal grant to move this transformative transit project forwardInfrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funding Opportunities
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) makes historic investments in the transportation sector: improving public safety and climate resilience, creating jobs across the country, and delivering a more equitable future. For more information on specific grant funding opportunities, program...Glossary of Common Transportation Acronyms
Acronym Definition ADA Americans with Disabilities Act BCA Benefit-Cost Analysis BIL Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (also referred to as Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act [IIJA]) DBE Disadvantaged Business...What Is a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA)?
Many DOT competitive grant programs require a benefit-cost analysis for projects seeking federal funding, particularly those involving construction. A benefit-cost analysis is a systematic process for identifying, quantifying, and comparing expected benefits and costs of an investment.Is Federal Funding the Right Fit for My Organization?
Federal funding can play a critical role in ensuring that your community has the necessary resources to undertake critical transportation projects—in many states, Federal grant programs can provide foundational resources for the planning and execution of efforts ranging from public transit...